CVE-2026-44919 — In OpenStack Ironic through 35.x before a3f6d73, during
CVE-2026-44919 — In OpenStack Ironic through 35.x before a3f6d73, during image handling, an infinite loop in checksum calculations can occur via the file:///dev/zero URL.
What This Means For You
- If your environment is affected by CWE-696, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2026-44919 updates and patches.
Related ATT&CK Techniques
🛡️ Detection Rules
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CVE-2026-44919 - OpenStack Ironic Infinite Loop via file:///dev/zero URL
title: CVE-2026-44919 - OpenStack Ironic Infinite Loop via file:///dev/zero URL
id: scw-2026-05-14-ai-1
status: experimental
level: medium
description: |
Detects the specific exploit pattern for CVE-2026-44919 where an attacker attempts to trigger an infinite loop in OpenStack Ironic's image handling by providing the 'file:///dev/zero' URL. This is a direct indicator of the vulnerability being targeted.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-05-14
references:
- https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-44919/
tags:
- attack.initial_access
- attack.t1190
logsource:
category: webserver
detection:
selection:
cs-uri|contains:
- 'file:///dev/zero'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Legitimate administrative activity
Source: Shimi's Cyber World · License & reuse
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-44919 | vulnerability | CVE-2026-44919 |
| CWE-696 | weakness | CWE-696 |
Written by SCW Vulnerability Desk
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | May 14, 2026 at 05:17 UTC |
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